Hamilton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Rushville-Industry Rockets by a score of 9-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hamilton of the 12-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Kyle Smith was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits.
At the plate, Mason Stevenson and Hoyt Tripp did some serious damage despite the final result: Stevenson scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Tripp scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jakeb Martens, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Hamilton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Rushville-Industry, their victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hamilton will take on Quincy Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rushville-Industry, they will head out on the road to challenge Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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